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5 Before or After School Daycare in Cave Creek, Arizona

Browse all 5 before or after school daycare in Cave Creek, Arizona. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cave Creek

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Tutor Time Child Care/ Learning Centers
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    4710 East Lone Mountain Road, Cave Creek, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 379 children

    Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Cave Creek for its clean, well-maintained facility, caring and attentive staff, and structured learning environment. Children show strong developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending. The center offers convenient app-based communication and reasonable tuition rates.

    Clean facilitycaring and patient teachersstrong staff leadershipstructured daily activities
  2. 2
    Primrose School At Tatum
    4.28 score
    4.4(12)

    4747 East Dynamite Boulevard, Cave Creek, AZ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 267 children

    Primrose School at Tatum receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, structured curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the director's responsiveness, excellent communication, and focus on child development across academics and social-emotional learning. The facility is noted as clean with engaging activities and no TV use.

    Caring and dedicated teachersresponsive director (Ms. Griffith)excellent daily communication and photo updatesstructured classrooms with regular staff training
  3. 3
    Cave Creek Montessori
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    29209 North 56th Street, Cave Creek, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 142 children

    Cave Creek Montessori receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional teacher quality and genuine care for student development. Parents report strong academic results, excellent communication, and a nurturing Montessori environment with a beautiful campus. The school is noted for its long-standing staff and family-oriented approach.

    Highly skilled and caring teachersstrong academic outcomesMontessori methodologysafe and encouraging environment
  4. 4
    Best Pals Neighborhood Preschool
    4.25 score
    4.5(5)

    30845 North Cave Creek Road, #117, Cave Creek, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    Best Pals Neighborhood Preschool receives strong praise for its small class sizes, low student-teacher ratios, qualified staff with low turnover, and solid academic curriculum. Parents consistently report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and appreciated the personalized attention in a calm environment. One parent noted the school is very strict.

    small class sizeslow student-teacher ratiosqualified and compassionate teachers with low turnoverpersonal attention from staff

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Highest rated daycares in Cave Creek based on parent reviews

Primrose School At Tatum

4.4(12)

4747 East Dynamite Boulevard, Cave Creek, AZ

Primrose School at Tatum receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, structured curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the director's responsiveness, excellent communication, and focus on child development across academics and social-emotional learning. The facility is noted as clean with engaging activities and no TV use.

Caring and dedicated teachersresponsive director (Ms. Griffith)excellent daily communication and photo updates

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Before or After School Daycare in Cave Creek, Arizona

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Cave Creek, Arizona, making up 45% of the 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Cave Creek, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

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Primrose School At Tatum
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Primrose School at Tatum receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, structured curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the director's responsiveness, excellent communication, and focus on child development across academics and social-emotional learning. The facility is noted as clean with engaging activities and no TV use.

Caring and dedicated teachersresponsive director (Ms. Griffith)excellent daily communication and photo updates
Address
4747 East Dynamite Boulevard, Cave Creek, AZ
Phone
(480) 513-2900
Quality Interactive Montessori At Spur Cross
Before or After School Daycare

Quality Interactive Montessori at Spur Cross receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the Montessori philosophy, warm teaching staff, and nurturing learning environment. Parents report strong academic outcomes, including advanced test scores, alongside positive social-emotional development. Families describe the school as a supportive community where children thrive academically and personally.

Montessori philosophy implementationwarm and welcoming teacherscalm and nurturing environment
Address
38424 North Spur Cross Road, Cave Creek, AZ
Phone
(602) 332-7017
C.C.U.S.D.#93 - Lone Mountain Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5250 East Montgomery Road, Cave Creek, AZ
Phone
(480) 437-3000
C.C.U.S.D.#93 - Desert Willow Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4322 East Desert Willow Pkwy, Cave Creek, AZ
Phone
(480) 575-2000
C.C.U.S.D.#93 - Desert Sun Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
27880 North 64th Street, Cave Creek, AZ
Phone
(480) 575-2414

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school daycares in Cave Creek, Arizona, out of 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Cave Creek, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Arizona's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Arizona)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Cave Creek offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Arizona typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Cave Creek for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cave Creek must be licensed by Arizona's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.